This is a visual description of the mathematics of space-time. It sets out to provide a sort of "map" of the cosmos, as it is now being revealed by the latest theories of quantum physics. But, just as it is not possible to make a true representation of the spherical Earth on a two-dimensional piece of paper, so also the true nature of the curvature of space-time cannot be shown on any kind of map or diagram. Professor Osserman approaches the subject historically, recounting the discoveries of Newton, Gauss and Riemann. He ...
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This is a visual description of the mathematics of space-time. It sets out to provide a sort of "map" of the cosmos, as it is now being revealed by the latest theories of quantum physics. But, just as it is not possible to make a true representation of the spherical Earth on a two-dimensional piece of paper, so also the true nature of the curvature of space-time cannot be shown on any kind of map or diagram. Professor Osserman approaches the subject historically, recounting the discoveries of Newton, Gauss and Riemann. He carries the reader through to the most recent developments in physics and astronomy, revealing the continuous interplay between mathematical theory and scientific observation.
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Add this copy of Poetry of the Universe: Mathematical Exploration of the to cart. $17.43, good condition, Sold by Pearlydewdrops rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Haywards Heath, WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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1996, Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
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Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
1996
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Fine in None Issued jacket. 210 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout and covered in a protective plastic. In Clear And Precise Prose, Osserman Explains The Meaning Of Curved Space And Other Concepts Of Modern Cosmology, As Well As Showing How Mathematics Has, through The Ages, Been The Forerunner Of Scientific Advances.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Type: Book N.B. Small plain label to inside front cover. Small tear to bottom rear corner of D/J. (SCIENCE)
Add this copy of Poetry of the Universe: a Mathematical Exploration of to cart. $35.20, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Orion Publishing Co.
